3. Find out which family members this applies to
The (ESA) includes the following people as family members for personal emergency leave:
- your spouse, including a common-law or same-sex partner
- your child or spouse’s child, including a stepchild or foster child
- your brother or sister
- your parent or spouse’s parent, including a step-parent or foster parent
- your grandparent or spouse’s grandparent, including a step-grandparent
- a relative who depends on you to care for them or give them personal assistance
